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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Worked to design, develop, and deploy innovative software solutions that facilitate the collection, transformation, visualization, and distribution of scientific data.Additional responsibilities included writing and maintaining detailed technical documentation to support software development and usage. And Performing thorough testing and debugging to improve software performance, security, and reliability.Key Projects:Hakai Ecological Information Management System (EIMS):integrates a dynamic React.js web portal and a REST API (Node.js and Koa) to efficiently manage scientific data from a PostgreSQL database.contributions:- Enhanced the portal's functionality by integrating geospatial mapping features and dynamic charts for data visualization, utilizing Leaflet and Observable Plot.- Reduced technical debt by refactoring legacy code to align with modern development standards.- Developed and updated API endpoints, as well as optimized database queries and views to improve data retrieval and performance.- Enhanced CI/CD pipeline by integrating Github Actions with Docker, optimizing configurations for efficient multi-environment builds and improved deployment processes.- Advanced the portal's error tracking and debugging capabilities, improving reliability and operational efficiency.Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) Metadata Entry Form:A React app improving oceanographic data access using Flask and Google Cloud Platform.contributions:- Developed intuitive user interfaces with a focus on usability and aesthetic design.- Implemented form controls and validation for data capture and user input management.- Enhanced backend functionality on Google Firebase, optimizing data flow and adhering to Google’s Firebase best practices.- Refined deployment processes and environment configs to ensure reliable operations. - Integration with third-party APIs, improving the capability of metadata handling.

British Columbia, Canada

Duties for this position include:- Provided guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and professional development of all team members.- Implemented digital systems for monitoring air quality, which enhanced data accuracy and operational efficiency.- Utilized geospatial data analysis tools to support decision making for ecological monitoring programs.

This was a leadership role in a rotational position based at the Mary River Mine Site and Milne Port Facility on Baffin Island, Nunavut.Duties for this position include:- Supervised and mentored a team of field technicians. - Led logistics and execution of environmental monitoring and data analysis initiatives.- Designed and delivered impactful environmental sustainbility education campaigns to diverse audiences.- Provided strategic advice and support to various management teams, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration in project planning.

Victoria, British Columbia

Field and office support for projects relating environmental assessments, contaminated sites, and remediation. Duties for this position include the following: - Communicated and collaborated with a diverse range of clients & stakeholders to drive environmental assessments and remediation projects to completion.- Managed ecological data using a relational database system (PostgreSQL & pgAdmin).- Developed detailed geospatial data visualizations to illustrate environmental monitoring results and guide remediation projects.

Victoria, British Columbia

Field and Office support for projects relating to environmental assessments, contaminated sites, surface water, groundwater, and remediation Duties for this position included: - Communicated and collaborated with a diverse range of clients & stakeholders to drive environmental assessments and remediation projects to completion.- Managed ecological data using a relational database system (PostgreSQL & pgAdmin).- Developed detailed geospatial data visualizations to illustrate environmental monitoring results and guide remediation projects.

Associate'S Degree, Information And Computer Systems

I completed a comprehensive Diploma in Information and Computer Systems, gaining foundational skills in computing systems, software.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Science

A 60 credit, one year program which condensed years 3 and 4 of a typical undergraduate Environmental Sciences program. This program.

Associate'S Degree, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology